Manchester City defender Micah Richards says England's players were feeling more comfortable under Fabio Capello leading up to his resignation.

Richards is back in the England squad for the friendly against Holland.

Asked what his reaction was when Capello left the job, Richards said: "There wasn't one really, although I was quite surprised. I got a lot back from the players and they thought he was some strict schoolteacher, but by the end he was really good with the lads and more chilled out.

"I thought we had a good chance (with Capello at Euro 2012) but obviously it wasn't meant to be."